Strategic Advisor Research Initiatives

Position: Strategic Advisor for Research Initiatives
Pioneering new research strategies at the university, this Lead Executive Advisor role focuses on innovation and partnerships in the funding landscape. Engage closely with researchers to enhance proposal submissions and impact.
Reporting to the Associate Vice-President of Research, Innovation, Partnerships and Entrepreneurship, you will oversee large funding programs while advising teams on competitive proposal submissions. Your strategic insights will help shape projects aligning with funding initiatives and institutional priorities, ensuring impactful research outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement strategic research initiatives

• Monitor research trends to recommend new projects

• Guide researchers on proposals aligning with strategies

• Advise on funding opportunities to enhance competitiveness

• Connect teams with partners for improved funding capacity
Requirements:

• Master’s degree in sciences;
PhD preferred

• 7+ years in research administration or similar roles

• Knowledge of funding agency practices

• Experience with major research proposals

• Strong analytical and communication skills
Drive the university’s research agenda through expert guidance and strategic insights in this impactful, collaborative role.
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